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Denying Brazil

8.420001h 31mMovieDocumentary

A documentary film about the taboos, stereotypes, and struggles of black actors in Brazilian television "soaps". Based on his own memories and on a sturdy body of research evidence, the director analyses race relations in Brazilian soap…

DirectorJoel Zito Araújo
WriterJoel Zito Araújo
ProducerJoel Zito Araújo

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Joel Zito Araújo

JAJoel Zito Araújo
Joel Zito Araújo
Narrator (voice)
JAJoão Acaiabe
João Acaiabe
Narrator (voice)
RSRuth de Souza
Ruth de Souza
Herself
ZMZezé Motta
Zezé Motta
Herself
MGMilton Gonçalves
Milton Gonçalves
Himself
LGLéa Garcia
Léa Garcia
Herself
CSCléa Simões
Cléa Simões
Herself
MCMaria Ceiça
Maria Ceiça
Herself
TTTony Tornado
Tony Tornado
Himself
MGMaurício Gonçalves
Maurício Gonçalves
Himself
NXNelson Xavier
Nelson Xavier
Himself
HRHerval Rossano
Herval Rossano
Himself

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Denying Brazil — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Denying Brazil?

Denying Brazil is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Denying Brazil on Netflix?

No, Denying Brazil is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Denying Brazil on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Denying Brazil isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Denying Brazil for free?

Denying Brazil is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.